Operating and installation instructions
Frost free freezer
with wine cooler
and ice cube maker
KWFN 8705 SE ed
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 224 110
Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching on the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the temperature in the wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dynamic cooling m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching on Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching off Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing wine bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wooden shelf fronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Descriptive labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the temperature in the freezer section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching on Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching off Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maximum freezing capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ice cube maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the ice cube tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Active charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mains water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connection to the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Aligning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Description of the appliance
a Wine cooler On/Off button
f Freezer section On/Off button
b Wine cooler
temperature display
g Freezer section temperature display
c Wine cooler
temperature selector buttons
left hand button: warmer
right hand button: colder
d Dynamic cooling / constant humidity
button and indicator light
e Safety lock indicator light
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h Freezer section
temperature selector buttons
left hand button: warmer
right hand button: colder
i Super freeze button and indicator
light
j Alarm off button
Description of the appliance
a Wooden shelf front with descriptive
labels
b Active charcoal filter
c Condensate channel and
drain hole
d Ice cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker
e Freezer drawers with
freezer calendar
f Marker system for frozen food
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
See the appropriate section in the
Warning and Safety instructions.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
Before installation and before using
for the first time, read the operating
instructions carefully. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance. This way you will avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to
the appliance.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to
play with the controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Correct use
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for storing wine
as well as for storing deep frozen food,
freezing fresh food and for preparing
ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect or improper use of the
appliance.
This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
which is environmentally friendly.
Although it is flammable, it does not
damage the ozone layer and does not
increase the greenhouse effect. The
use of this environmentally friendly
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open fires and anything which
creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department
for advice.
The more refrigerant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply make sure that
the rating on the data plate
corresponds to the voltage and
frequency of the household supply. This
data must correspond in order to avoid
risk of damage to the appliance. If in
any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system, which complies with local and
national safety regulations. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is present and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt
the household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these operating and installation
instructions.
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons to ensure safety.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
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The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage due to a faulty
connection to the mains water supply.
Connection to the mains water
supply and any repairs to the ice
cube maker must only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent
person.
The ice cube maker is not suitable
for connection to a hot water
supply.
Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance
is disconnected from the mains
electricity supply.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug removed,
– the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit is withdrawn, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food. Danger of injury.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth
straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as
possible as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted
food may only be re-frozen after it has
been cooked.
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard.
If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the
freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer make sure bottles are not
left in for more than one hour, otherwise
they could burst. Danger of injury and
damage to the appliance.
Observe the "use by" dates given
on food to avoid the risk of food
poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on food
manufacturer's packaging on storage
conditions required as well as the "use
by" date.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or
de-icers as they could contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts and which may cause the
build up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Do not use any oils or grease on
the door seals as these will cause
the seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not block the ventilation grilles
in the appliance as this would
impair the efficiency of the appliance,
increase the electricity consumption
and could cause damage to the
appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures) and should not
be used outside this range. The climate
range for your appliance is stated on
the data plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surrounding in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may caused by
cockroaches or vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
appliance first make the door latch
or lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Before disposing of an old
appliance, unplug it and render the
plug unusable. Cut off the cable
directly behind the appliance and at the
plug to prevent misuse.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.
How to save energy
Installation
normal energy
consumption
increased energy
consumption
In a ventilated room.
In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ambient room
temperature is ideal at approx.
20°C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Temperature setting with With a medium setting of 2 to 3.
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).
With a high setting: The lower the
compartment temperature, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting with Cellar section 8 to 12°C
a thermostat which is
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
exact to the degree
(digital display).
StayFresh zone approx. 0°C
Freezer section -18°C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way.
If food is not stored in an organised
way, searching for an item will
mean the door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run for
a long time, as the appliance will
have to work harder to lower the
temperature.
Store food covered or packaged.
The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Use
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the sections to allow
air to circulate.
Defrosting
Defrost the freezer section when a
layer of ice one centimetre thick
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Freezer section
The stainless steel surface has a layer
of protective foil to prevent scratching
during transportation.
^ Do not remove this foil until the
appliance has been installed or built
in. Start at one of the upper corners.
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with warm water and
a little washing up liquid, and then
dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between ½ and 1 hour after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
The wine cooler and freezer section are
switched on independently of one
another so that, if required, you can
switch on only one.
Wine cooler
^ Press the wine cooler On/Off button
on the left hand side of the control
panel.
The wine cooler temperature display
will light up and the wine cooler starts
cooling.
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^ Press the freezer section On/Off
button on the right hand side of the
control panel.
Bars light up in the freezer section
temperature display and the freezer
section starts cooling.
Allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it. This will
ensure that the temperature is
sufficiently low.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer or to save space on the freezer
tray. The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^ Press the appropriate On/Off button
until the temperature display goes
out.
The cooling system is switched off. If
this does not happen, then the safety
lock has been activated.
Switching on and off
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.
Activating or de-activating the safety
lock
^ Press the freezer section On/Off
button to come out of the setting
mode.
The electronics will then switch over to
normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
^ Press and hold the Super freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a ; flashes in the temperature
display.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday,
^ Press the Super freeze button again.
^ switch the appliance off,
; lights up in the temperature display.
^ switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^ close the stopcock for the water inlet,
^ clean the appliance out and
^ You can now choose between ; 0
and ; 1 by pressing the temperature
selector buttons:
0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.
^ Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.
The safety lock indicator light X will
light up when the safety lock has been
activated.
^ leave the doors ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
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Temperature displays
During normal operation the
temperature displays show the average
temperature in the wine cooler and the
temperature in the warmest part of the
freezer section.
If the temperature in the appliance is
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display (above 0 °C in the
wine cooler, and below 0 °C in the
freezer section), bars will flash in the
temperature displays.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the setting, it can take the
appliance up to 8 hours to reach the
temperature required and for this
temperature to then be shown as a
constant temperature in the display.
The temperature displays flash, if
– if the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance is too
high.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
set as low as possible. However, if the
door is opened, a setting changed or if
the alarm is sounding, the temperature
display will appear much brighter for
approx. 1 minute.
You can adjust the level of brightness:
– a different temperature is being set,
– the temperature in the wine cooler is
too low,
– the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
A loss of coldness in the freezer section
is no cause for concern in the following
circumstances:
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once,
– if the temperature of the food you
have recently placed in the freezer
section is too warm,
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^ Press and hold the Super freeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a ; flashes in the temperature
display.
^ Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until an ^ appears
in the display.
^ Press the Super freeze button again.
^ lights up in the temperature display.
Temperature displays
^ You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1 to 5:
1: lowest setting,
5: brightest setting.
^ Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.
^ Press the freezer section On/Off
button to come out of the setting
mode.
The electronics will then switch over to
normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
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Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system to protect your stored
wine and frozen food from a change in
temperature and also to save energy.
Door alarm
Temperature alarm
The alarm will stop as soon as the door
is closed.
An alarm will sound and the relevant
temperature display will flash, if the
temperature in the wine cooler is too
cold or too warm or if the temperature
in the freezer section is not cold
enough.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm or too cold.
The alarm will sound and the relevant
temperature display will also flash:
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
– if the doors have been left open for a
while, e.g. in order to load, to
re-arrange or to take out frozen food
or wine bottles.
The temperature display continues to
flash until the set temperature has been
reached.
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If one of the doors has been left open
for more than approx. 60 seconds the
alarm will sound.
Switching on the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the wine cooler or the
freezer section, the alarm switches off
and the temperature display stops
flashing and lights up constantly.
However, if the noise disturbs you, you
can turn the alarm off before this if you
wish.
^ Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop. The relevant
temperature display will continue to
flash until the set temperature has
been reached. The display then
stops flashing and lights up
constantly. The alarm system is now
ready should it be needed again.
Using the wine cooler
Wine keeps on maturing depending on
the surrounding conditions. The length
of time for which wine can be kept in
good condition will depend on the
temperature but also the air humidity.
Setting the temperature in the
wine cooler
The correct temperature
Press the
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C. The optimum
temperature is around 8 - 12°C. Most
white wines can be consumed at this
temperature. It is best to take red wine
out of the wine cooler about two hours
before drinking. Open the wine to allow
it to breathe and to develop its aroma.
After two hours red wine will be at the
correct temperature for drinking.
left hand button:
If wine is stored at a temperature above
22°C it will mature too quickly. Wine
should not be stored below 5°C for a
long period of time as it will not mature
fully at this low temperature.
After setting the temperature you can
see the following information in the
display by pressing the +/- buttons:
Fluctuations in temperature put wine
under stress and interrupt the maturing
process. It is therefore very important
to maintain a constant temperature.
Safety feature
A thermostat prevents the temperature
in the wine cooler falling below 2°C. If
the external temperature should drop
below this level, a heater element in the
appliance switches on automatically to
keep the temperature inside as
constant as possible.
Use the two buttons underneath wine
cooler temperature display to set the
temperature.
right hand button:
to raise the
temperature
to reduce the
temperature.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
– When first pressed: the last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
– Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button, the current actual
temperature of the wine cooler is
automatically shown.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
5 °C to 18 °C.
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Using the wine cooler
Humidity
It is very important to store wine in an
atmosphere with a high humidity level
(60 - 70 %) so that the corks remain
moist on the outside. A refrigerator with
its low humidity level is therefore not the
best place to store wine. At a low
humidity level corks dry out from the
outside and so do not seal the bottles
as tightly. This is why wine always has
to be stored on its side so that the wine
keeps the corks moist from the inside
too. Air entering the bottle will inevitably
spoil the wine.
Useful tip: Before serving, stand the
wine upright for at least two hours, or
the entire day if possible, to allow any
sediment to settle at the bottom of the
bottle.
Dynamic cooling m
With Dynamic cooling the relative
humidity inside the wine cooler and the
temperature are distributed evenly
around the interior which enables you
to store all your wine under the exactly
the same excellent conditions.
The fan will switch itself on
automatically at regular intervals to
ensure that the humidity level in the
wine cooler remains constant.
Switching on Dynamic cooling
^ For a constant circulation of air inside
the wine cooler, press the Dynamic
cooling button m. The indicator light
will come on.
Switching off Dynamic cooling
Because the appliance uses more
energy when Dynamic cooling is
switched on, it should not be left
switched on all the time.
^ To switch it off, press the Dynamic
cooling button m. The indicator light
will go out.
The fan automatically switches off
whilst the door is open.
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Using the wine cooler
Air filtering with the active charcoal
filter
The active charcoal filter maintains the
air quality in the wine cooler by filtering
the incoming air to ensure that all air
entering the appliance is fresh and free
from dust and smells.
Replace the active charcoal filter
with a new one once a year (see
"Cleaning and care").
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Storing wine bottles
Wooden shelf fronts
Any vibration or movement of the bottle
can affect the wine by interrupting the
natural respiration process and so
impair the taste.
As far as possible, store bottles of the
same type of wine beside each other
on the same shelf. Removing a bottle of
one type will then leave the other types
undisturbed and will avoid the need to
move different bottles around.
The wine cooler can hold a
maximum of 42 bottles (standard
0.75 litre Bordeaux wine bottles).
Descriptive labels
Use the labels supplied to identify your
wine quickly and easily. Insert the
labels into the wooden shelf fronts from
above.
Additional labels can be purchased
from your dealer.
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Using the freezer section
The correct temperature
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature
colder than -18 °C is required. At this
temperature the growth of
micro-organisms is generally halted. As
soon as the temperature rises above
-10 °C, the micro-organisms become
active in the food again so that it cannot
be kept as long. For this reason,
partially defrosted or defrosted food
must not be re-frozen. Food may be
re-frozen once it has been cooked, as
the high temperatures achieved when
cooking destroy most micro-organisms.
Setting the temperature in the
freezer section
Use the two buttons underneath freezer
section temperature display to set the
temperature.
Press the
left hand button:
right hand button:
– Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
– Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button, the current actual
temperature of the freezer section is
automatically shown.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display as it will take this long for the
display to show the accurate
temperature. If, after this time, the
temperature is still too high or too low,
you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
-14 °C to -28 °C.
to raise the
temperature
to reduce the
temperature.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
After setting the temperature you can
see the following information in the
display by pressing the +/- buttons:
– When first pressed, the last
temperature selected flashes.
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Using the freezer section
Freezing fresh food
Super freeze
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer section.
Exceptions:
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less.
As there is not so much moisture, it is
easier for the food to reabsorb it during
the defrosting process. There will be
very little water around the defrosted
food.
– when putting in food that is already
frozen.
– when freezing less than 2 kg fresh
food daily.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer section, the Super freeze
function should be switched on 6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^ Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
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Using the freezer section
Switching off Super freeze
Depending on the amount of food
placed in the freezer section, the Super
freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 30 to 65
hours. The Super freeze indicator light
will go out and the appliance will
continue running at normal power.
To save energy the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18 °C or
colder has been reached in the freezer
section.
^ Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will go out
and the appliance will continue to
operate at normal power.
Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
period is given on the data plate
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use by date,
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C.
^ Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or box to transport it.
^ Store it in the freezer section as soon
as possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
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Using the freezer section
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed. To blanch: bring a large
saucepan of water to the boil,
immerse the vegetables in the fast
boiling water for 2-3 minutes,
depending on variety. Remove, and
plunge into cold water to cool
quickly. Drain and pack ready for
freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
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lightly before freezing but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in
the freezer. This causes already
frozen food to thaw, and increases
the energy consumption
considerably. Allow hot foods and
drinks to cool down before placing
them in the freezer.
Packing
^ Freeze food in portions.
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- bin bags
- plastic carrier bags
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers
^ Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer burn on food.
^ Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
^ Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Using the freezer section
Before placing food in the freezer
section
^ When freezing more than 2 kg of
fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer
section (see "Super freeze").
drawers can be removed to give more
room. This way food can be stored in
the space of two drawers.
^ Remove the drawers above and
below the separator plate.
Placing food in the freezer section
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer section. Large
quantities can be placed directly on to
the separator plates to freeze the food
quickly. To do this first take out one or
several freezer drawers. The bottom
drawer must not be taken out of the
appliance.
Each drawer and separator plate
can be loaded with a maximum of
25 kg.
If you remove the upper freezer
drawer make sure that you do not
block the ventilation slits in the back
wall of the appliance. They are
important for trouble-free operation
of the appliance.
^ Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
^ Press down on the hook a at the rear
of the separator plate and pull the
plate forwards and out b.
To put the separator plate back in, push
it back into place making sure it audibly
clicks into position.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time which
various foods can be stored for
effectively.
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
When freezing, make sure that food
already frozen does not come into
contact with fresh food being frozen
as this could cause the frozen food
to begin to defrost.
When freezing large items e.g. a turkey
or a large joint of meat, the separator
plate in between two of the freezer
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Using the freezer section
Marker system for frozen food
Defrosting
Markers serve as a reminder of how
long food has been stored.
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
Each freezer drawer has two slide
markers with dials. The months are
represented on the dials as 1 - 12.
– in a microwave oven,
– in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"
setting,
– at room temperature,
– in a refrigerator,
– in a steam oven.
^ Slide the markers onto the guide
runners on the edge of the drawers.
Use the markers to indicate the type of
food being frozen, and turn the dials to
the appropriate number to indicate the
month the food was first placed in the
freezer.
Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container it was in, the sink
and your hands. Danger of salmonella
poisoning!
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
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Using the freezer section
Cooling drinks
Cool pack
When placing bottles in the freezer
section for rapid cooling, make sure
they are not left in for more than one
hour, as they could burst.
The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut.
Freezer tray
The freezer tray is useful for freezing
small items such as berries and
vegetables. They can be frozen
individually and therefore maintain their
shape when defrosted.
Place the cool pack in the upper
drawer directly on top of food or to save
space on the freezer tray. The cool
pack will be at its most effective after it
has been in the freezer for approx. 24
hours.
If there is a power cut, place the cool
pack directly on top of the frozen food
in the upper drawer so that the food will
be kept cold for as long as possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.
^ Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
^ Hang the tray in one of the upper
freezer drawers.
The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.
Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze
thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a
freezer bag or suitable container once
frozen. Place the bag or container in
the freezer drawer.
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Ice cube maker
For the automatic ice cube maker to
operate it must be connected to the
mains water supply.
Switching on
^ Switch on the freezer section.
^ Open the top left drawer in the
freezer section.
To ensure that the water pipes are
thoroughly flushed through before
use, ice cubes from the first three
ice cube making processes must not
be consumed.
This applies not only to when the
appliance is installed for the first
time but also if the appliance has
been out of use for a longer period
(e.g. whilst on holiday).
Making a large amount of ice cubes
^ Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.
^ Close the drawer.
The drawer must be completely shut
for ice cubes to be produced.
After the appliance is switched on for
the first time it can take up to 24 hours
for the first ice cubes to drop out of the
the ice cube maker and collect in the
drawer.
Thereafter, when the ice cube maker is
switched off and then on again it will
take up to a maximum of 6 hours for ice
cubes to be produced.
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The amount of ice cubes which the
appliance makes depends on the
temperature in the freezer section. The
lower the temperature, the more ice
cubes are produced within a certain
time frame.
Ice cube production is halted
automatically as soon as the ice cube
drawer is full.
If you require a large amount of ice
cubes,
^ replace the full ice cube drawer with
the drawer beside it on the right.
The ice cube maker will begin to
produce ice cubes again as soon as
this new drawer has been placed in
position and closed properly.
Ice cube maker
Switching off the ice cube
maker
The ice cube maker can be switched
off independently of the freezer section
if you do not want the appliance to
make any ice cubes.
^ Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker until the indicator light
goes out.
If the ice cube maker is switched off,
the ice cube drawer can be used as an
extra drawer for freezing fresh food and
storing frozen food.
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Defrosting
Wine cooler
Freezer section
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the wine cooler whilst it
is in use. These are automatically
removed and defrosted by the
appliance.
This freezer is equipped with a "Frost
free" system. The freezer section
defrosts automatically.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are kept clean and
are never blocked so that
condensate can flow away without
hindrance.
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The moisture generated by defrosting
collects on the condenser and is
automatically dissipated from time to
time.
This enables the freezer section to
remain permanently ice-free while the
food remains frozen. This system will
not cause food stored in the freezer to
defrost!
Cleaning and care
Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids or
chemical solvents.
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matt areas to appear.
For stainless steel surfaces, use a
proprietary stainless steel cleaning
agent.
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit, ventilation gaps or
into the light.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
Cleaning the outer casing, the
interior and accessories
Use warm water with a little washing up
liquid. Wash all accessories by hand
only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
^ Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^ Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole in the wine cooler
frequently, so that condensate can
drain away unhindered. Use a straw
or similar to clear the drain if
necessary.
^ Clean stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable cleaning agent following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
E-Cloth
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available
from the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome
without the use of chemicals.
Before cleaning
^ Switch the appliance off by pressing
both On/Off switches, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.
^ Take any frozen food out of the
appliance and store it in a cool place.
^ Take out any removable parts e.g.
shelves for cleaning.
Cleaning the ice cube tray
The ice cubes are formed in a tray
before they are dropped down into the
drawer.
This tray should be cleaned regularly to
remove any stale ice or water.
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Cleaning and care
^ Connect the appliance to the
electricity supply.
^ Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker.
^ Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.
The ice cube tray will return to its
original position.
^ Empty the ice cube drawer.
^ Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker and hold it pressed in for
approx. 10 seconds (after about a
second the ice cube maker will
switch off and the indicator light will
go out).
The indicator light will flash.
^ Push the ice cube drawer in as far as
it will go within the next 60 seconds.
The ice cube tray will then rotate into an
angled position which makes it easier
for cleaning:
^ Then put the ice cube drawer back in
the appliance and close it.
The ice cube maker will begin to
produce ice cubes again after a
maximum of 6 hours.
If the ice cube maker has not been
used for a while, it is important to
clean the ice cube tray before using
it again.
Ventilation gaps
^ The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Door seals
^ Wait until the ice cube tray has
completed this rotation before
continuing.
^ Then take the ice cube drawer out of
the appliance and clean it.
^ Now clean the ice cube tray with hot
water and a little washing up liquid or
sterilising fluid. Rinse thoroughly
afterwards.
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Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning and care
Metal grille at the back of the
appliance
The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.
Active charcoal filter
Replace the active charcoal filter with a
new one once a year. Active charcoal
filters are available from your dealer or
the Miele Spare Parts Dept.
After cleaning
^ Replace all shelves and accessories
in the wine cooler.
^ Put the wine bottles back in the wine
cooler and close both the appliance
doors.
^ Insert the plug in the socket and
switch the wine cooler and the
freezer section back on.
^ Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer section can cool
down quickly. The indicator light will
come on.
^ Once the temperature in the freezer
section has reached the required
temperature place the food back in
the freezer drawers and place them
back in the freezer section.
^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing
the Super freeze button when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.
The indicator light will go out.
^ Turn the filter 90° clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
^ Remove the filter.
^ Insert a new filter with the handle in
the vertical position.
^ Turn the filter 90° clockwise or
anti-clockwise until it clicks into
position.
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Problem solving guide
Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs
and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable
for unauthorised work.
Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting the Service
Department.
What to do if . . .
. . . the wine cooler or freezer section
does not get cool.
^ Check whether the respective section
is switched on. The relevant
temperature display must be lit up.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the socket and switched
on.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Service Department.
. . . the door to the freezer section
will not open because it has been
opened and closed too many times in
succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening. Wait
a few minutes and then try again. It
should now open without force.
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. . . the temperature in the wine
cooler or freezer section is too low.
^ Select a warmer temperature.
^ Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
^ Super freeze has not switched itself
off. Super freeze only switches itself
off after 30-65 hours.
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps
have been covered over or become
too dusty.
^ Check whether, the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.
^ The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
Problem solving guide
. . . the alarm sounds and the wine
cooler or freezer section temperature
display flashes.
The temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
freezer section during the power cut.
The wine cooler is too warm or too cold
in relation to the set temperature or the
freezer section is too warm in relation to
the set temperature because
Depending on the temperature
displayed, you should check the
condition of food in the freezer. If it has
defrosted or started to defrost check
that it is still safe to use, and if so, use it
as quickly as possible. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
^ the doors have been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.
Once the problem has been resolved
the temperature display for the freezer
section or the wine cooler will light up
constantly and the alarm will stop.
. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the
temperature displays.
Check the temperature displays about
6 hours after switching on the
appliance. The display will not show a
temperature until the temperature in the
appliance has reached a certain level.
. . . the following messages show in
the temperature display "F0" to "F5".
The warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
actual temperature in the freezer
section will then show in the display
again.
. . . you cannot switch the ice cube
maker on.
^ Check whether the appliance is
connected to the electricity supply.
. . . The ice cube maker is not
producing any ice cubes.
^ Was the water inlet pipe purged of air
by a qualified and competent person
before the appliance was used for
the first time?
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
^ Check whether the ice cube maker is
switched on.
. . . "nA" appears in the temperature
display.
^ Check whether the freezer section is
switched on.
The freezer section temperature has
risen too high at some point during the
last couple of days because of a power
cut.
^ Press the alarm off button whilst "nA"
is lit up in the display.
^ Check whether the water inlet is
open.
^ Check that the ice cube drawer has
been closed properly.
Remember it can take up to 24 hours to
produce the first ice cubes.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the indicator light on the ice cube
maker is flashing
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
. . . the Super freeze indicator light
does not light up although the
appliance is working.
The indicator light is defective. Call the
Service Department.
. . . you cannot switch the appliance
off.
The safety lock has been activated.
. . . the floor of the wine cooler is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.
^ Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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Noises
Normal noises
What causes them
Brrrrr...
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click....
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....
On multi-zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectify
What causes them, and what can you do about
them?
Rattling, vibrating
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture: Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance: Remove the clips.
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Service Department
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– Your Miele Dealer
or
– The Miele Service Department (see
back cover for address).
When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote the
model and serial number of your
appliance. This information is given on
the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
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Mains water connection
Notes on connecting to the
mains water supply
If the appliance is not supplied with the
stainless steel hose already fitted,
Connection to the mains water
supply should only be carried out by
a qualified and competent person in
accordance with national and local
regulations.
The water quality must conform to
the requirements for drinking water
in the country the appliance is being
installed in.
– The appliance is only suitable for
connection to the cold water supply.
^ it should be attached to the solenoid
valve at the base of the appliance at
the back.
Ensure that the hose is fitted correctly
and that it is water tight.
– The water pressure (flow rate) must
be between 1.5 and 6 bar.
– The stainless steel hose is 1.5 m
long. This may only be lengthened
by means of a Miele 1.5 m WPS
extension hose.
The extension hose is available from
the Miele Spare Parts Department.
– A stopcock must be provided
between the stainless steel hose and
the household water supply to
ensure that the water supply can be
cut off if necessary.
– Before using the appliance for the
first time the water inlet pipe should
be purged of air by a qualified and
competent person.
The stopcock should be easily
accessible after the appliance has
been built in.
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Mains water connection
Connection to the water inlet
Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance is
disconnected from the mains
electricity supply.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock
with 3/4" thread.
^ Connect the stainless steel hose to
the stopcock.
^ Ensure that it is screwed into position
correctly.
^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and
check the whole water system for
leaks.
^ The appliance can then be
connected to the electricity supply.
^ Push the appliance into its final
position.
When doing so, make sure that the
stainless steel hose is not kinked or
damaged.
After a maximum of 24 hours the first
ice cubes will drop out of the ice
cube maker and collect in the
drawer.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
Important
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse
rating is 13 amps.
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
All electrical work should be carried
out by a suitably qualified and
competent person in accordance
with local and national safety
regulations.
Connection should be made via a
fused plug and suitable switched
socket which is easily accessible.
For extra safety it is advisable to
install a residual current device
(RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA
(in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,
VDE 0100, Section 739).
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
The appliance must not be connected
to an inverter and must not be used
with a plug adapter as these can cause
damage to the appliance’s electronic
unit.
Green/yellow = earth
Blue
= neutral
Brown
= live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
(z) or coloured green or green and
yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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Electrical connection
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
If this appliance is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug, the following
information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted.
The fuse carrier and the fuse should be
removed from the old plug and
disposed of. The old plug should then
be disposed of and on no account be
inserted into any socket elsewhere in
the house (electric shock hazard).
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
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Installation
Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster or
microwave oven, on top of this
appliance, as this would increase
the appliance's energy
consumption.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
It should not be installed where it is
exposed to direct sunlight or directly
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance
such as an oven or a radiator.
The room temperature should not go
above or below the climate range for
which the appliance is designed.
The higher the ambient temperature of
the room, the more energy the
appliance requires to operate.
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.
Ventilation
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,
the ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
should be dusted on a regular basis.
Installation
^ Remove any cable clips from the
back of the appliance.
^ Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Remove
any hindrance.
^ Carefully push the appliance into
position.
Aligning the appliance
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
this appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range
Ambient room
temperature
SN
N
ST
T
SN-ST
SN-T
+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32 °C
+18 °C to +38 °C
+18 °C to +43 °C
+10 °C to +38 °C
+10 °C to +43 °C
^ To align the appliance adjust the feet
using the spanner supplied.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied left hand
hinged. If right hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.
^ Remove the cover caps from the
opposite side, and fit them into the
empty holes.
Removing the door handles:
Changing over the doors:
First the side section of the handle must
be removed:
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side
section b slides back, creating a
gap d between side section b and
mounting plate c.
^ Place a suitable object (e.g. a spoon
handle) in gap d, and slowly lever
the handle towards the door.
Be careful not to let the "spoon
handle" slip, causing damage to the
appliance.
The side section b can now be
removed.
^ Pull side section b out of the guides
on the mounting plate.
^ Loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the
mounting plate, and remove the
handle.
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^ Open the lower door.
^ Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a
out, then pull it forwards and out.
^ Use a screwdriver to remove cover
b, then close the door.
^ Remove screw c completely.
^ Pull door support d together with
hinge pin e downwards, then tilt it
forwards and take it off.
Changing the door hinging
^ Open the lower appliance door, move
it downwards and take it off.
^ With the upper door g closed, pull
hinge pin f downwards to remove it.
^ Open the upper door, and pull it
downwards and off.
Unscrew cover m and hinge bracket
o, turn them around and screw in on
the opposite side.
^ Pull bearing bush n downwards out
of hinge bracket o and refit it from
above into the hinge bracket.
^ Remove spacer p with a screwdriver
and refit it on the opposite side.
^ Remove plugs q from the door
bearing bushes in the doors and refit
on the opposite side.
^ Hang the upper door on hinge pin j
and then close the appliance door.
^ Push middle hinge pin f from below
through hinge bracket o into the
upper appliance door.
^ Check that the upper door is
correctly aligned. If necessary align it
using the long slots in hinge bracket
o.
^ Remove cover h, and unscrew hinge
bracket i.
^ Hang the lower door in hinge bracket
o then close the appliance door.
^ Fit hinge pin j in the second hole of
hinge bracket i.
^ Refit bracket k and cover l turned
through 180° on the opposite side.
^ Screw hinge bracket i into the
opposite side.
The M4 screw has to be screwed into
the left hole of the hinge bracket.
^ Turn cover h through 180°, and fit it
on the other side.
^ Exchange cover m in the middle of
the appliance with hinge bracket o.
To do this:
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Changing the door hinging
Refitting the handles:
In the following illustration the lower
door is not shown in the closed
position to make it easier to see
what happens next.
^ Turn door support b around, pull
hinge pin a out, and refit on the
opposite side.
^ Fit both parts into hinge plate f. To
do this push hinge pin a through
hinge plate f into door support b.
Swing the door support in, push
upwards and re-assemble with screw
c.
^ Align the lower door with the
appliance housing using the long slot
in hinge plate f. Then tighten screw
c.
^ Refit plinth fascia d, pushing it firmly
into position.
^ With the lower door open, secure
cover e to the front of the plinth
fascia.
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^ Loosely screw the handles to the
opposite side of the doors.
The mounting plate must fit snugly to
the door housing. If it doesn't:
^ Tighten the two screws a with the
allen key provided as far as they will
go.
^ Tighten screws b.
^ Slide the side section of the handle
into the guides on the mounting plate
until it clicks into place.
Building in the appliance
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
When built into a kitchen run (max.
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be
installed directly next to a kitchen
furniture housing unit. The appliance
door b will protrude in front of furniture
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51
mm in the middle of the door. This
enables the doors to be opened and
shut without being obstructed.
The appliance can be installed in a
kitchen run. To match the height of the
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can
be fitted with a suitable top box a.
When installed next to a wall c a
distance of approx. 36 mm is needed
on the hinge side between the wall and
the appliance, so that the doors and
handles have sufficient space for
opening.
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance and top box, if fitted, for air
to circulate.
A gap of at least 40 mm is required
between the top of the appliance (or
top box) and the ceiling to ensure that
air can circulate without hindrance.
Otherwise the appliance has to work
harder, resulting in an increase in
electricity consumption.
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